
6. The Blade Tilt Lock Handle locks the tilt mechanism atter the blade is adjusted to its desired position.
7. The Blade Height Adjuster Wheel elevates or lowers the blade, It is also used to tilt the blade from
0
o
to 450
o
,
8. The Blade Tilt Scale shows the degree the blade is tilted.
9. The Rip Fence is for use when rip cuffing timber. It can be easily moved or locked in place by using
the rip tence locking handle - lift up to loosen, press down to lock.
10. The Blade Guard protects the operator and must ALWAYS be in place and working properly at
all times.
WARNING!
NEVER USE MACHINE WITH THE BLADE GUARD REMOVED.
11. Anti-Kickback Pawis are affached to the blade guard bracket, which, when properly maintained,
are designed to stop the workpiece tram being kicked back at the operator during operation.
12. The Riving Knife is essential in preventing kickback and in producing a good clean cut, without
binding or chaffering taking place.
13. The Table Insert is removable to tacilitate the installation or removal of the saw blade, and must
ALWAYS be in place for all cuting operations.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Arbour The shaft on which a cuffing tool is mounted.
Crosscut A cuffing or shaping operation made across the width of the workpiece.
Freehand Pertorming a cut without a fence, mitre gauge, fixture, hold down or otherproper
device to keep the workpiece from twisting during the cut
Heel Misalignment of the blade.
Kerf The amount of material removed by the blade.
Kickback An uncontrolled grabbing, and throwing of the workpiece back toward thefront of
the saw during a rip type operation.
Leading End The end of the workpiece which, during a rip type operation, is pushed into the
cutting tool first.
Push Stick A device used to feed the workpiece through the saw during a narrow rip type
operation and which helps keep the operator’s hands well away from the blade.
Push Block A device used for rip type operations too narrow to allow use of a push stick.
Resin A sticky, sap base substance that has hardened.
Ripping A cuffing operation along the length of the workpiece.
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